SAFE
Glucosinolates
Glucosinolate complexes (broccoli, mustard)
Possibly Safe
V2 Verified
Specialty Bioactives
PubMed Studies
38
About
Class of sulphur-containing glucosides from brassica vegetables (broccoli, mustard, radish, watercress). Hydrolysed to isothiocyanates and indoles. Chemopreventive properties.
How it works (mechanism of action)
Acts on cellular signalling pathways relevant to the documented clinical indications. Contains bioactive compounds with enzyme-modulating, receptor-binding, or antioxidant properties studied in peer-reviewed literature.
👥 Safety by Population
🚫 Contraindications & Warnings
THYROID: glucosinolate hydrolysis products (thiocyanates) compete with iodine — goitrogenic at high doses in iodine deficiency. Hypothyroidism: caution. Cruciferous allergy: rare. See sulforaphane entry for specific isothiocyanate cautions.
🇪🇺 EU Health Claims Status
Art.13(1)
✓ AuthorisedNon-compliance with the Regulation because on the basis of the scientific evidence assessed, this claimed effect for this food is not sufficiently defined to be able to be assessed and the claim could not therefore be substantiated.
Regulation EU 1924/2006 · ART13 1
🏷️ Other Names
Glucosinolate complexes (broccoli, mustard)